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Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
A northern spotted owl sits on a tree branch on BLM-managed public lands in the Medford District.

Bureau of Land Management Protects Oregon Forests through Integrated Vegetation Management

The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington Medford District Manager has approved a plan to promote resilient forests across southwestern Oregon.
Oregon-Washington

BLM Seeks Project Proposals for Secure Rural Schools Title II Funding

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals for natural resource projects that restore and improve public lands across western Oregon.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center beginning major retrofit

BAKER CITY, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Prineville BLM schedules virtual meeting for AT&T Glass Butte Communication Site Project

The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District is holding a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO

Logging temporarily impacts access to part of Blue Ridge Trail System

North Bend, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Vale DO

Bureau of Land Management’s John Day Snake Resource Advisory Council to meet Feb. 17

BAKER CITY, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management will host a virtual meeting of the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (RAC) from 8 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Seeks Volunteer Host for Gerber Recreation Area

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

BLM Plans Prescribed Burn to Benefit Wildlife at Warner Wetlands

Oregon-Washington, Coos Bay DO
blm logo with black and white trees next to it

Agencies seek public input on plan to manage Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers

Officials of the Siuslaw National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management’s Coos Bay District are releasing their draft CRMP and supporting draft EA for Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Oregon-Washington, Northwest Oregon DO

Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on Hult Reservoir & Dam safety project

Springfield, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Change planned for releasing John Day River boater permits

Central Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

The Bureau of Land Management’s Southeast Oregon Advisory Council to Hold Meetings in January and April

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Klamath Falls Field Office Announces Online-Only Sale of Christmas Tree Permits for 2021

LAKEVIEW, Ore. — ‘Tis the season! Looking for an outdoor experience to celebrate the holidays? How about cutting down your own Christmas tree?

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO

BLM seeks comments on temporary target shooting closure on Anderson Butte

Medford, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking comments on a proposal to close a portion of Anderson Butte to recreational target shooting for up to two years to address

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
Bureau of Land Management emblem

Prescribed Fire Season Is Starting for the BLM Klamath Falls Field Office

Starting Monday, November 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022, the Bureau of Land Management’s, Klamath Falls Field Office will begin fall prescribed burning.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management welcomes public comments on recreation and travel management planning for the Thirtymile Creek area

Condon, Ore. -- The Bureau of Land Management, Central Oregon Field Office, invites public comment through Nov.

Oregon-Washington, Medford DO
water rafting

Campfire Restrictions Lifted on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River Effective October 13, 2021

Thanks to continued cooler temperatures and precipitation received, officials are lifting all fire restrictions on those lands located within the boundaries of the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.
Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

Lakeview District BLM to conduct aerial herbicide applications

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Roseburg DO

2021 Fire Season Ends Wednesday, October 6th

Joint News Release
Douglas Forest Protective Association

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO, Vale DO

Bureau of Land Management seeking nominees to John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council

BAKER CITY, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council.

Oregon-Washington, Vale DO

Vale District Bureau of Land Management lifts fire restrictions, encourages fire safety

VALE, Ore. – Vale District Bureau of Land Management is lifting local fire restrictions effective Oct.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO

The BLM Lifts Fire Restrictions on the Lakeview District

LAKEVIEW, Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Lakeview DO
Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council members gathered for a discussion in a rugged landscape

Bureau of Land Management Seeks Nominations to the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council.
Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Post-fire aerial herbicide treatment planned on Prineville District

Central Ore.

Oregon-Washington, Prineville DO

Bureau of Land Management to accept applications for new special recreation permits on Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River

Prineville, Ore.